Herman Story "Smash City" Bien Nacido Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Sourced exclusively from a small plot of Bien Nacido, one of America's 'Grand Cru' vineyards, Russell crafts this full-throttle Pinot that is raised for 18 months in 80% new French oak. It wears it well, and this is a joy! What does its shy producer say about it?: 'What 6 foot tires, 1,200 horsepower and a gallon a second are to a Prius, Smash City is to Pinot Noir. There is no talk of micro-climates, battonage or rootstock when this beast hits the glass. It's just pure, unadulterated pleasure. Smash City will get you smiling faster than a county fair corn dog when you're on a diet. And don't worry, it can't become a habit because there'll never be too much to go around.'